2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Starting and turning off the engine Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". Important! In areas where temperatures frequently drop below -4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will advise you on this subject. Starting Do not depress accelerator. Turn key in steering lock to position 2. Briefly turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine is running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, turn key completely to the left and repeat starting the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 182 A starting procedure can be interrupted by turning the key to steering lock position 0. Important! Due to the installed starter non-repeat feature, the key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to start the engine again. Note: In case the engine cannot be started and the messages Á and î are shown in the odometer display field, the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Turning off Put the selector lever in position "P" and turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine. The key can only be removed with the selector lever in position "P".